Guidebook for Boise
Entertainment & Activities
Aquário de Boise
64 N Cole RdFantastic place for kids and adults!
If your children enjoy learning about birds and seeing them up close, this is the place to go. It's off the beaten path, but it's inexpensive and very interesting for children and adults!
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World Center For Birds of Prey
5668 West Flying Hawk LaneIf your children enjoy learning about birds and seeing them up close, this is the place to go. It's off the beaten path, but it's inexpensive and very interesting for children and adults!
This is an older theatre so it doesn't have the most up-to-date chairs, decor, etc. However, it is very inexpensive and close to home!
Country Club Reel Theatre
4550 W Overland RdThis is an older theatre so it doesn't have the most up-to-date chairs, decor, etc. However, it is very inexpensive and close to home!
Fascinating for both adults and children. Kids love this place!
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Centro de Descoberta de Idaho
131 W Myrtle StFascinating for both adults and children. Kids love this place!
This is going to sound unbelievable, but I swear it is true!
In one trip to the Kathryn Albertson Park, we saw:
-Squirrels
-Approximately 10 Deer
-Rabbits
AND
-Wild Turkeys
*no play centers
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Parque Kathryn Albertson
1001 S Americana BlvdThis is going to sound unbelievable, but I swear it is true!
In one trip to the Kathryn Albertson Park, we saw:
-Squirrels
-Approximately 10 Deer
-Rabbits
AND
-Wild Turkeys
*no play centers
If you're a history buff, you'll definitely appreciate this place. Kids are welcome also!
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Antiga Penitenciária de Idaho
2445 Old Penitentiary RdIf you're a history buff, you'll definitely appreciate this place. Kids are welcome also!
Kids can play on the play centers, or the entire family can go for a hike up Camelsback. Fun area to explore.
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Parque Camel's Back
27 Heron StKids can play on the play centers, or the entire family can go for a hike up Camelsback. Fun area to explore.
Although Boise is not a large town, we do have an incredible zoo. Great place for kids and fairly inexpensive!
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Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrAlthough Boise is not a large town, we do have an incredible zoo. Great place for kids and fairly inexpensive!
Lucky Peak Dam
Swimming!
Julia Davis Drive
Julia Davis DriveGreat park for Kids, BBQs, walking, etc.
Roaring Springs Water Park
400 W Overland RdWater Slides!
Food Scene
A little spendy, but absolutely delicious! This is a great place to go for dinner, drinks, or both!
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Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtA little spendy, but absolutely delicious! This is a great place to go for dinner, drinks, or both!
Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant
4898 Emerald StClose to home and delicious!
Del Taco
5008 W. Franklin St.Who doesn't love Del Taco? Close to home, inexpensive, and delicious!
Close to home. Try the garlic cheesy bread sticks, or the all you can eat salad. YUM!
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Idaho Pizza Company
78 E Eagle River StClose to home. Try the garlic cheesy bread sticks, or the all you can eat salad. YUM!
I have traveled all over the US and this is hands down the BEST Thai I've ever had. Try the Red Curry Chicken...or anything actually.
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Pad Thai House
10038 W Overland RdI have traveled all over the US and this is hands down the BEST Thai I've ever had. Try the Red Curry Chicken...or anything actually.
I'm not going to lie... This is not the BEST sushi I've ever had. It's still good, but more than anything, the value is INCREDIBLE!
Sushi Ya Boise
8915 West Overland RoadI'm not going to lie... This is not the BEST sushi I've ever had. It's still good, but more than anything, the value is INCREDIBLE!
The Gyro Shack
5602 W State StBest gyros in town!
If you make it to Nampa you MUST try an Espresso Milkshake from Espressoly Yours. YUM!!!
Espresso-ly Yours
1615 Nampa-Caldwell BlvdIf you make it to Nampa you MUST try an Espresso Milkshake from Espressoly Yours. YUM!!!
Spendy, but delicious. This is not a casual setting.
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Mai Thai Restaurant
750 W Idaho StSpendy, but delicious. This is not a casual setting.
Boise's farm to fork downtown restaurant - a true Idaho culinary experience! Brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks, Juniper is locally sourced, seasonally inspired and classically crafted.
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Juniper
211 N 8th StBoise's farm to fork downtown restaurant - a true Idaho culinary experience! Brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks, Juniper is locally sourced, seasonally inspired and classically crafted.
My favorite downtown upscale destination! The interior is elegant and the food is excellent! ÀLAVITA is all about fresh pasta and local ingredients—from Tortellini to Rigatoni, Linguini to Pappardelle—created freshly every day using Northwest flour and local eggs.
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ALAVITA
807 W Idaho StMy favorite downtown upscale destination! The interior is elegant and the food is excellent! ÀLAVITA is all about fresh pasta and local ingredients—from Tortellini to Rigatoni, Linguini to Pappardelle—created freshly every day using Northwest flour and local eggs.
Sightseeing
It's quite a hike to the top of Table Rock aka "The Cross", by locals. However, once you get up there, not only do you feel a sense of accomplishment, but there is a also a beautiful view of Boise!
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Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdIt's quite a hike to the top of Table Rock aka "The Cross", by locals. However, once you get up there, not only do you feel a sense of accomplishment, but there is a also a beautiful view of Boise!
Downtown Boise is adorable, clean, fun, and generally, just a nice place to take a stroll.
Many restaurants provide Brunch on the outdoor patios most the year. Delicious and relaxing!
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Downtown
Downtown Boise is adorable, clean, fun, and generally, just a nice place to take a stroll.
Many restaurants provide Brunch on the outdoor patios most the year. Delicious and relaxing!
Everything Else
There are multiple different access points for the Greenbelt, but be sure to check out at least one of them before you go!
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Boise Greenbelt Trail
Boise Greenbelt TrailThere are multiple different access points for the Greenbelt, but be sure to check out at least one of them before you go!
There are multiple different access points for the Greenbelt, but be sure to check out at least one of them before you go!
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Greenbelt Access
Greenbelt AccessThere are multiple different access points for the Greenbelt, but be sure to check out at least one of them before you go!
Shopping
Shopping Mall - Several stores located around this area, in addition to the mall. (Ross, Cabela's, Target, etc.)
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Boise Town Square
350 N Milwaukee StShopping Mall - Several stores located around this area, in addition to the mall. (Ross, Cabela's, Target, etc.)
Rite Aid Pharmacy
5005 W Overland RdNot the best service, but definitely convenient!
The Village is a unique shopping experience with many restaurants, an outdoor play area for kids, a huge and impressive fountain timed to music and an ice skating rink in the winter!
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The Village at Meridian
3597 E Monarch Sky LnThe Village is a unique shopping experience with many restaurants, an outdoor play area for kids, a huge and impressive fountain timed to music and an ice skating rink in the winter!
Essentials
Albertsons
1650 W State StClose to home!
Fred Meyer
5230 W. Franklin St.Close to home. Delicious produce!
Arts & Culture
Always something new at the Boise Art Museum - and a fun gift shop too!
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Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrAlways something new at the Boise Art Museum - and a fun gift shop too!